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Five Things Every Commencement Speaker Should Say
2013-05-16
Appraising Your Work...at Work
2012-01-03
My Deductible Dance
2012-12-13
NEW BLOG POST: If you reach your health insurance deductible amount, schedule any appointments you may need before the end of the year!
So You Are Starting College During a Hurricane...
2011-09-21
Coverage
2011-12-22
Another Conference, Another Networking Opportunity
2011-11-04
Investing in a Down Economy
2011-11-03
Comparison Shopping Wins
2011-11-03
Fees? No Thanks
2011-11-02
Rummage Sale
2012-07-24
Should We Refinance?
2012-07-24
Home Repairs and Maintenance that Helps Save Money
2012-08-17
The Best Response to Big Bank Fees: Join a Credit Union
2011-12-07
Use "The Excuse Exploder" and Succeed This Semester
2011-12-13
New York Times Economix:"Student Loan Debt: Who Are the 1%?"
2011-12-13
Dealing With Neighbors
2012-08-08
Top Five Ways to Get Through Classes You Hate
2011-12-05
Your Car: Fancy vs. Reliable
2011-12-07
When Is the Right Time to Go Back to School?
2011-12-22
Oil Prices and Gas
2011-12-05
Looking Ahead
2012-01-09
Debt vs. Saving
2011-12-05
A Career Change Can Make All the Difference
2011-12-22
Test
2012-12-06
Ways to Save Money This Black Friday
2011-12-05
Bank Transfer Day: Beyond Savings and Checking
2011-12-06
Use Social Networks to Save Money
2011-12-06
Estate Planning Protects Your Investments (No Matter How Small)
2011-12-06
In College, Are You Spending, Wasting, or Investing Your Time?
2011-11-04
Debating Graduate School? Give Yourself a Free Education
2013-02-13
Brain-Stimulating Foods for College Students
2011-12-06
Moving and My Car
2011-11-04
Cheap Decorating Ideas for the Holiday Season
2011-11-04
Wash and Save at the Gas Station
2011-12-05
Am I Eligible for Financial Aid?
2011-12-11
How to Make a Bad Gift Good
2011-12-21
Potential Features for Cars of the Future
2012-01-03
Supplemental Life Insurance
2012-01-03
How to Be Charitable Without Being Scammed
2011-12-07
Obama Set to Announce Plan to Ease Student Loan Burden: What You Need to Know
2011-12-13
A Gift Card Budget?
2011-12-21
What to Do When You Are Denied for a Private Student Loan
2011-12-12
Student Debt: Check Out These Statistics
2012-05-07
Rule of 72: What Every College Student Needs to Learn
2011-08-04
Today's Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
2012-07-25
Tech Gadgets Worth the Extra Dough
2012-08-20
Nest for Less
2012-07-25
How to Decorate Your Apartment on a Limited Budget
2011-08-24
Taking Care of My Car
2011-08-24
Bike to Save!
2011-08-24
Make Some Money Before You Move
2011-08-05
Are Pets Worth the Price?
2013-05-10
Credit Card Pitfalls
2011-06-20
From Home to Apartment: College Living Arrangements
2011-06-20
Investments I'm Thankful For
2011-12-07
Success!
2011-12-07
Financial One-Stop Shopping
2011-05-20
Save Money on Your Next Flight
2011-05-20
Negotiating to Buy a Used Car
2011-05-20
Buyout
2011-06-20
Turn Old Electronics Into Cash
2011-06-07
My "Fit" Budget
2011-06-08
First Paycheck Priorities
2011-06-08
Shrink Your Carbon Footprint (and Your Spending)
2011-06-09
Your Personal Earnings History and Forecast
2011-06-09
Students: Still Looking for Ways to Earn Money This Summer?
2011-06-10
Kelsey's Mall
2011-06-17
Public Service Employment for Student Loan Repayment
2011-06-17
Asking for a Raise
2011-06-17
Health Insurance + FSA = Medical Money-Saving Combo
2011-06-21
High Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts
2011-06-23
Summer Class Tips: Get Registered, Get Motivated and Pay for It!
2011-06-23
Advantages of Buying New and Used
2011-07-11
Game Plan
2011-07-11
How Insurance Works
2011-07-12
Ways to Avoid Identity Theft
2011-07-12
Alexander the Great, Harry Potter, and Oprah
2011-07-13
A Home is Not an Investment
2011-07-13
The Most Unnecessary Car Features
2011-07-15
Is Graduate School a Good Investment for You?
2011-07-15
For Future Veterinarians: Interview With VBMA President Ashley Craig
2011-07-19
Pet Policies
2011-07-03
What to Check When Moving Into a New Home
2011-07-28
Renter's Move Out Tips
2011-07-29
Common Mistakes for First-Time Home Buyers
2011-07-29
A Healthy Benefit
2011-08-01
Location vs. Price vs. Amenities
2011-08-01
Maximize Financial Aid While Keeping Your Summer Job: The FAFSA Income Allowance
2011-08-02
Review Prep
2011-08-02
Roomy Agreements
2011-08-03
Common Investing Misconceptions
2011-08-03
Investing Club
2011-08-04
A Check-Up on "Special Circumstances"
2011-08-19
The Best Student Jobs
2011-08-19
Do I Need Rental Car Insurance?
2011-08-19
Deferring One Loan to Pay Another
2011-08-22
How Do I Get My Student Loan Refund Check?
2011-08-22
Public Transportation
2011-08-22
Big Changes in Grad Student Loans
2011-08-07
Why Renters Insurance Can Only Help You
2011-08-23
Pell Grants Preserved, Stafford Loans for Grad School Lose Subsidy
2011-08-23
Debt Relief! Loan Forgiveness for Public Service and Nonprofit Employment
2011-09-16
Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance
2011-09-16
FICO and Beyond
2011-09-16
Take Ownership of Your Education by Taking Ownership of the Bill-Pay Process
2011-09-19
Borrowing From Dad
2011-09-19
Control Wild Spending
2011-09-19
Stanford Engineering Offers a Free Online Course This Fall: Global Techies Rejoice
2011-09-20
Get the Most out of Online Sales
2011-09-20
Costly Office Visits
2011-09-20
How to Choose a Health-Insurance Plan
2011-09-21
Is Organic Worth It?
2011-09-04
Making a Homeowners Insurance Claim
2011-09-21
Emergency Prep
2011-09-11
Get Out of Debt
2011-09-22
Dining-Out Dollars
2011-10-18
Key Fall Wardrobe Updates
2011-10-17
Goodbye, Paper Receipts?
2011-10-17
The 'S' Word
2011-10-17
Be Smart: Winterize Your Vehicle
2011-09-18
How I Save on Medical Costs
2011-10-18
It's Official!
2011-10-19
Is There Such a Thing as "Good" Debt?
2011-09-25
Earning Pocket Change
2011-10-19
Tis the Season...
2011-10-20
The Hidden Costs of Cars
2011-10-02
Seasonal Maintenance at Home
2011-10-20
Save Money on Heating This Winter
2011-10-21
It's Moving Week!
2011-10-21
Your Workday Game Face
2011-10-21
Borrowing for Baby
2012-08-17
DIY: Is It Worth It?
2012-01-09
How to Save Money at the Dealership
2012-01-25
Apartment Hunting: Budget First!
2012-01-25
Flexibility
2012-01-25
IRAs and Tax Prep
2012-02-14
Shattered
2012-02-14
"Extra" Money
2012-02-14
Starting a Business
2012-02-15
Say No to Refund Anticipation Loans
2012-02-15
The Year of the Car Buying Bug?
2012-02-15
Investments Sputtering? This May Not Be a Problem!
2012-02-16
Need New Ideas for Your Home? Try Pinterest!
2012-02-16
Park for Less
2012-02-16
The Highs and Lows of Home Ownership
2012-02-20
Waiting for House Purchase
2012-02-20
The Safest Investments for Your Money
2012-02-20
Men, Women, and Investing
2012-02-21
Save Money on Your Energy Bill
2012-02-21
What is Student Loan Forbearance?
2012-02-21
Credit Card Debt: More Common Than You Realize
2012-02-28
Building Credit
2012-02-28
Paying Down Student Loans
2012-02-28
Financial Aid for Continuing Students: Make sure you get funded
2012-08-13
Lessons from Sheldon and Leonard
2012-03-29
Tax Deductions for Car Expenses
2012-03-29
Ways to Earn Extra Cash from Home
2012-03-29
Last Minute Uses for your 2011 FSA
2012-04-03
2012 Financial Goals
2012-04-03
Hobbies Into Cash
2012-04-03
Common Auto Insurance Misconceptions
2012-04-03
A Month-Long Spending Diet
2012-04-03
Apps and Access
2012-04-10
Easy and Effective Fundraising Ideas
2012-04-10
Job Security or Job Insurance?
2012-04-10
Doing the Research
2012-04-18
Keeping Health Insurance Costs Down
2012-04-18
Coupons - For or Against?
2012-04-18
Silver Coins Becoming a Popular Investment
2012-05-30
Reasons to Consider Rental Car Insurance
2012-04-25
Should I Have a Living Will?
2012-04-25
How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
2012-04-25
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing...
2012-04-30
Avoid Debt by Avoiding These Common Mistakes
2012-04-30
What Is Your Time Worth?
2012-04-30
Family Ties
2012-05-01
The Best Times to Buy A New Car
2012-05-01
Finding Your Dream Job
2012-05-01
Windows are Expensive
2012-05-07
Going to the Jobs
2012-05-07
Starting an Herb Garden
2012-05-09
Spring Vehicle Checks That Will Save You Money
2012-05-09
Look to Credit Unions for Your Private Student Loan
2012-05-09
Cost-Free Home Decor
2012-05-09
H to the izz-O V Lane
2012-05-14
Looking at Becoming a Landlord? Consider These Tips!
2012-05-14
Asking for a Raise
2012-05-14
Cut Spending to Earn Money
2012-05-15
Keep Your Home Cool This Summer With These Tips!
2012-05-15
Leaving a Note vs. Leaving the Scene
2012-05-15
The Next Bubble?
2012-05-17
Obama Slow-Jams the Student-Loan News
2012-05-03
Cut Costs on Your Next Road Trip
2012-05-17
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Set to Double This July
2012-05-03
Road Trip Provisions
2012-05-21
Investing for Baby
2012-05-21
Emails and Credit Cards
2012-05-24
Do You Need Rental Car Insurance?
2012-05-24
Features to Look for in a Private Student Loan
2012-05-22
What's an IPO?
2012-05-30
Will I Ever Reach My Deductible?
2012-05-30
Easy Ways to Save Water at Home
2012-08-18
Free Ways to Find a Job
2012-06-12
Refund?
2012-06-12
The Best Affordable American Tourist Destinations
2012-06-12
Office Birthdays
2012-07-20
Late Start Retirement Investing
2012-07-20
Another Move?
2012-07-20
Earning Miles on the Clock
2012-07-23
It's All About Lawn Care
2012-07-23
Insuring for Baby
2012-07-23
Free Trials and Memberships
2013-01-09
How Does Interest Work?
2012-07-24
Hooked
2012-07-24
Insurance and Your Credit
2012-07-25
Bragging?
2012-07-25
Exploring Rental Options
2012-07-25
Pursuing Your Passion
2012-07-25
First-Time Stock Buyer
2012-07-25
Making the Switch to Online Bill Payment
2012-07-30
NEW BLOG POST: Save time and postage with online bill payment. Our blogger highlights five benefits of going paperless.
Avoid These Investing Mistakes
2012-08-07
Investing Terms You Should Know
2012-08-08
Paying Off Student Loans
2012-08-21
NEW BLOG POST: Follow these tips for paying off student loans and pay less interest, improve your credit score.
Keep an Updated Resume
2012-08-10
The Dreaded Oil Change
2012-08-10
Cost Benefits of Hybrid Cars
2012-08-10
Home Repairs and Maintenance that Helps Save Money
2012-08-09
Car Insurance Costs
2012-08-17
Avoid Tickets: Remember Annual Renewals
2012-08-17
Stafford Loan Update: Undergrads keep 3.4% but no more grace
2012-07-20
Finally Congress has come to a conclusion on the fate of the interest rate on subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduates. Both the House and the Senate voted in favor of keeping the rate at 3.4% for undergraduate subsidized Stafford loans. However, what many do not realize is that the grace period for subsidized Stafford loans has been extinguished.
New WSJ article highlights need for low cost borrowing alternatives
2012-07-30
Since the trend of reduced financial aid appears to be on the horizon, anyone borrowing from private loans should begin repayment while in school, and make sure they are pursuing a major that can yield positive employment outcomes.
Some highlights of the new and improved “Federal Student Aid” website
2012-07-12
Studentaid.gov brings up a new homepage and greets the viewer with easily navigable topics.
Study Examines Six-Figure Student Debtors
2012-08-01
Only about 0.2% of undergraduates finish college with more than $100,000 in student debt, and most of the undergraduate borrowers attended colleges that cost more than $30,000 per year, and the majority—about three-quarters—attended private nonprofit colleges.
New federal data on college costs released, but economic outcomes remain the prize of education
2012-07-20
College continues to be expensive. This report provides average numbers to help guide students and their families through the school-selection process.
Grad School Costs
2012-08-28
My $200 Oil Change
2012-08-28
One Student Loan Down...
2012-08-28
Avoiding Student Loan Default
2012-08-28
Be Prepared
2012-08-28
Track Spending to Get Back on Track
2012-09-12
NEW BLOG POST: Are you spending too much? Use online tools or a spreadsheet to track your spending and figure out where to cut back.
It's All About Timing
2012-09-11
Reviewing Your Health Insurance Plan
2012-09-11
Living in the City Has Its Price
2012-09-11
Who Should Get Life Insurance?
2012-09-11
Spend Less on Textbooks
2012-09-11
Great Fall Fundraising Ideas
2012-09-11
Out of Town Accident
2012-09-11
It’s September: Time to Prepare for the Holidays
2012-09-11
Celebrities With Strange Insurance Policies
2012-09-11
Build Your Savings
2012-09-11
How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
2012-09-26
NEW BLOG POST: Be careful how many credit card accounts you open. If you lose track, it can lead to trouble.
Making Friends and Saving Money
2012-10-10
NEW BLOG POST: It can be tough meeting new people when you move to a new city and you're not in school. But there are plenty of ways to make friends without spending a lot of money.
Renters Insurance and Policy Riders
2012-10-15
Making Your Space Work
2012-10-15
Renting Appliances: Smart Move?
2012-10-15
Being Geographically Flexible
2012-10-15
Not all careers/jobs/industries are the same, but in many, if you can be geographically flexible and open to moving, you can set yourself up for more career growth.
Kelsey's Baked Goods
2012-10-15
Create a Nursery Without Blowing Your Budget
2012-10-15
Decorating a nursery, much like decorating any room in your house, can be a modest or an outrageous expense, depending on how you approach it. A mix of things you already have and new stuff is not only more cost-effective, but it also makes the room more appealing than having all matching brand-new stuff.
Wear and Tear
2012-10-29
Withholdings and Your Paycheck
2012-10-29
Renters Insurance: It's All in the Details
2012-10-29
Benefit for Learning
2012-10-29
Decorating: When Enough is Enough!
2012-10-29
Driving With Community Car-Sharing
2012-10-30
NEW BLOG POST: If it doesn't make sense to own a vehicle in your city, consider a car-share service that lets you affordably use an auto when you need one--without the hassles of ownership.
Dorm Amenities: A Few Items You Need and Some You Don’t
2012-10-30
Heading off to college this winter or next fall? It's never too soon to start planning. Rather than waiting until the last minute, why not acquire the things you'll need little by little? But don't buy things you won't need.
Registration and Dorm Clearance Crunch Time: Last Minute Tips to Start College this Winter
2012-10-30
While many students complete their FAFSA and funding issues early, some are behind schedule. With help from the financial aid office, admissions, and the bursar some of them are able to get cleared. Here are some tips to do so, and some contingency plans in case it doesn't work out.
Miners hit pay dirt: Job market strong for grads of South Dakota School of Mines&Technology
2012-11-01
Students exiting South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are earning a median salary of $56,700 based on post-graduation surveys. This compares to $54,000 median from Harvard grads. Big difference; Harvard costs nearly four times as much to attend
What Could Go Wrong? Top Five Ways your College Bill Has a Problem
2012-10-31
Classes are well underway this semester and students have settled into their routines. However, when it comes to the college bill, it ain’t over till it’s PAID. Here are some issues students may face as the semester carries on.
Get the Best Out of Your Federal Work Study Experience
2012-11-01
Work-study jobs are seemingly everywhere on campus, from the library to the gym to the admissions office. Work-study students are getting it done everyday, from assisting their peers to managing data, to helping professors with audio-visual aids. Here is some basic information on how it is awarded, and how to look and hopefully find the job that meets your needs.
How to Rebuild Your Credit
2012-11-02
Money-Saving Winter Checks for Your Vehicle
2012-11-02
What Factors Actually Influence Gas Prices?
2012-11-02
Money-Saving Smartphone Apps
2012-11-02
Keeping Record
2012-11-02
When Is the Time to Buy?
2012-11-02
Should You Put the Holidays on Credit?
2012-11-02
Seasonal Jobs for the Holidays
2012-11-13
NEW BLOG POST: A second job during the holidays makes for a busy schedule, but it brings in needed cash and potentially employee discounts.
Beware of These Common Loan Scams
2012-11-27
Working in My Pajamas
2012-11-27
Tips for Cheap Autumn Decorating
2012-11-27
Does the Election Season Affect Investing?
2012-11-27
Different Scores
2012-11-27
Save Money on Utilities as It Gets Cold
2012-11-27
Roadblocks
2012-11-27
Black Friday Adventures
2012-11-27
Cost-of-College Calculators: Do They Work?
2013-02-11
Turning Hobbies Into Investments
2012-12-05
New Category Theme
2012-11-28
Renting Your Space
2013-01-03
Christmas Season: "Harvest Time for the Money Lenders"
2013-01-03
Refinancing Time
2013-01-03
When to Relocate
2013-01-09
Overcoming the Fear
2013-01-14
Private loan consolidation success stories
2012-11-16
The“Pay as you earn”repayment plan spells relief for federal student loan borrowers
2012-12-16
Top five private student loan consolidation questions and answers
2012-12-20
Friendly reminder: 2013–2014 FAFSA is now available
2013-01-07
Financial resolutions for college students: Strive for goals and thrive for the new year
2013-01-07
Smaller Paychecks?
2013-01-24
Daily Deal Sites: Are They Worth It?
2013-01-24
Increasing your Fuel Economy in the Winter
2013-01-24
Thank You
2013-01-24
Updating Your Life Insurance
2013-01-24
What is student loan forbearance?
2012-12-16
Periodic Rebalancing of Investments
2013-01-16
What to Look for in a Starter Home
2013-01-30
Just the Weather
2013-01-30
The Latte Factor
2013-01-30
Spring 2013: Let Senioritis Begin and End
2013-01-26
How Does Sequestration Impact Student Financial Aid?
2013-03-12
Buying Too Much? Go On a Spending Diet
2013-02-12
Don't Let Car Repairs Take You for a Ride
2013-02-12
Gas Prices Go Up, Up, and Away!
2013-02-12
5 Crucial Job-Searching Tips
2013-02-13
Tips For Furnishing Your First Apartment
2013-02-13
The Debt Ceiling, Sequester, And You
2013-02-13
Handle your spring 2013 semester bill: Tips for students
2013-02-15
Apartment Decisions Help Save Money
2013-02-19
Tips For Getting Your Security Deposit Back
2013-03-04
Maximize Your Health Insurance Benefits
2013-03-04
Upgrading Your Laptop
2013-03-04
Saving for College With a 529 Plan
2013-03-05
The 8 Factors That Drive Up Rent
2013-03-05
Slow Cooking Your Way to Savings
2013-03-05
Your Retirement Wake-Up Call
2013-03-06
Planning a Move? Five Things to Consider
2013-03-06
Give Smart, Watch Your Donation Go Further
2013-03-07
Goals for 2013: Rebuild HSA, Avoid Breaking Foot (Again)
2013-03-07
Cost vs. Convenience: To Fly or to Drive?
2013-03-07
Little-Known Tax Deductions to Save You Money
2013-04-08
Long-Term Disability Insurance: What Is It and Is It Necessary?
2013-04-08
A New Car
2013-03-12
What Are Your Car Essentials?
2013-05-10
Let's Talk Student Loan Repayment Options
2013-05-10
Bringing Security Deposits Back
2013-03-19
Learn the Definitions of Common Insurance Terms
2013-03-19
The Pros and Cons of Car Ownership
2013-03-19
Should You Automatically Accept Automatic Renewals?
2013-03-19
Don't Be Afraid to Go Into Good Debt
2013-03-19
Cash In During Spring Cleaning
2013-04-02
Three Easy Ways to Wow in a Job Interview
2013-04-05
Can Banning Plastic Bags Save You Money?
2013-04-05
How to Prep Your Home for Sale
2013-04-05
Coping With Shopaholism: Ask Before You Buy
2013-04-05
Is the Deal "Too Awesome" to Be True?
2013-04-05
Paying Estimated Taxes: Money-Saving Strategies
2013-04-05
A Debt Milestone: Paying Off Student Loans
2013-04-08
The 3 Rs of 401(k) Enrollment: Retirement, Rollovers, and Risk
2013-04-08
In Work, the Grass Often Just Seems Greener
2013-04-08
Blown the Budget? Plug the Spending Leaks
2013-04-17
Make a Smart Grad School Decision
2013-04-17
Living Cheaply in an Expensive City
2013-04-17
A Purchasing Dilemma: Condo or House?
2013-04-17
Don't Fall for Murphy's Law. Insure Everything
2013-04-17
Are Bitcoins and Digital Money the Future?
2013-04-17
Professors Take Note: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Ed-Tech Leaders
2013-04-25
Stop Chasing a Dream School! Work Now! Succed at Any College!
2013-04-25
Do You Need Rental Car Insurance?
2013-05-02
Best Apps For Your Car
2013-05-02
Surprising Things That Hurt Your Credit Rating
2013-05-02
The Best Times to Buy a New Car
2013-05-02
Common Student Loan Myths
2013-05-02
Is a Gym Membership Worth the Money?
2013-05-02
The Pros and Cons of Auto-Pay
2013-05-02
Spending on Baby
2013-05-07
The Top 100 Blogs for Educational Advice
2013-05-13
Parents' Income Dings Your Financial Aid
2013-05-13